You know what they say: you never get a second chance to make a first impression. These days it's most likely that impression will be online. In this piece, we consider the top five mistakes businesses make online that leave a bad taste in customers' mouths.

NYT Sells About Group to IAC

The New York Times will be selling its About Group for $300 million, according to paidContent. Barry Diller's IAC/Interactive swooped in and added $30 million to the $270 million that Answers.com was reportedly willing to pay for the property.

IAC is behind a number of popular websites, from Match.com to Ask.com, which are apparently extremely profitable considering Diller's bid for About was an all-cash offer. The deal is set to officially be announced on Monday.